A Ghanaian citizen, Emmanuella Sarfowaah, has initiated legal action against President John Mahama, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Attorney General over the appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA.
In her lawsuit, Sarfowaah argues that the appointment, which was made through a letter dated January 21, 2025, is unconstitutional as it failed to adhere to the necessary legal procedures. She claims that President Mahama appointed Sarpong without first receiving the required advice from both the GRA’s governing board and the Public Services Commission, as stipulated by the constitution.
The plaintiff also points out that the appointment was premature, as the GRA did not have a functioning Governing Council as of January 21, 2025, to provide the necessary advice for such an appointment.
Additionally, the lawsuit raises concerns over a potential conflict of interest, noting that Sarpong was the Senior Partner at KPMG, an international accounting and auditing firm, prior to his appointment. The plaintiff highlights that KPMG has had numerous contracts with the GRA, suggesting that Sarpong’s prior association with the firm may present conflicts in his new role.
Sarfowaah argues that the President’s decision to bypass constitutional procedures in the appointment undermines principles of good governance and transparency. She is seeking the court’s intervention to nullify the appointment and ensure that future appointments follow the proper legal processes.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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